What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at SEAKR Engineering?
Company Description
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
Job Description
SEAKR is looking for a high-energy, early to mid-career program manager who has a passion for leading the design, development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art satellite electronics. The PM is fully empowered to deliver the best possible product to our customers, on time and on budget. With that empowerment comes accountability, and a successful PM at SEAKR must be innovative and tireless towards accomplishing that high standard.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivery of program to schedule, cost, quality and performance parameters via coordination and directing all program activities for a moderate complexity program
- Primary interface with customer community, vendors, and internal personnel
- Motivate and provide leadership for broader program team
- Manage interdepartmental requirements and resources across matrixed engineering department, including engineering, business development, contracts and finance
- Create and maintain baseline schedules, changes logs, scope and costs along with monitor key metrics on program health
- Develop and implement proactive risk management process
- Lead cross functional efforts for major program gate reviews
- Organize and manage change control process and support negotiation and change proposal efforts
- Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management in a Cost Plus and Firm Fixed environment
Qualifications
- Multi-dimensional skills such as working well with people, ability to self-teach, ability to lead and adjudicate technical decision-making, and drive to dive-in and help at any level or function when challenges arise are key characteristics for a successful PM candidate.
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent is required.
- Advanced degree is desired
- 5-12 years of experience are desired.
- Prior Subcontract management experience desired
- Prior experience leading teams on coordinated technical efforts
Additional Information
Compensation: Base pay range is $115,000-180,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required
Salary : $115,000 - $180,000
